Yamaha YEV 104 Electric 4-String Violin - Black

The Yamaha YEV-104 Electric Violin in Black delivers a modern stage sound in a design that still feels familiar to acoustic players. Its organic "infinity loop" silhouette is lightweight and comfortable, making it a smart choice for long rehearsals, worship sets, pit work, and amplified ensembles. Unlike many electric violins, the YEV-104 keeps things refreshingly straightforward: it's a passive instrument with a standard 1/4" output, so you can plug into an amp, DI, or pedalboard without batteries or onboard menus.

Under the finish, the black model uses the same carefully selected multi-layer wood construction as the natural version (the layers are simply not visible), paired with a walnut frame that supports natural resonance and a smooth playing feel. Yamaha also uses a high-output passive bridge pickup design derived from its professional Silent Violin approach, capturing bow nuance and articulation with a warm, organic response that sits well in a mix.

Features & Specifications

• All-Wood Construction: 4/4 body in a 5-layer maple/mahogany/spruce build with a walnut frame; black model shares the same construction as the natural finish.
• Passive Bridge Pickup: High-output piezo bridge pickup captures the sound of the whole instrument and responds clearly to expressive bowing.
• Simple Stage Connectivity: Passive 1/4" (F6.3) monaural output—no batteries required.
• Player-Friendly Hardware: Maple neck, composite fingerboard, ebony pegs, synthetic resin tailpiece with fine tuners, and factory D'Addario Zyex strings.
• Comfortable, Lightweight Build: Approx. 560g with overall dimensions 592 × 204 × 111 mm.